The heavy rains earlier this month gave the City of Kewaunee its first chance to observe the effectiveness of flood mitigation strategies implemented this winter. Mayor Jason Jelinek says it was a partial success with the parking lot near the marina seeing water recede within days rather than lasting for the duration of the summer.

Nearby parks are underwater with no quick solution in sight. Jelinek says the flooding is the result of many factors. In addition to rainfall in the area, a surge from easterly winds and precipitation in other parts of the Great Lakes system that contribute to a rise in overall water levels also play a role.